High School Area IV Executive Council Meeting Notes
Edith Harper sponsor Harold Murphy led discussion on adapting stories for audiences. Speech class has 19 members, four boys and fifteen girls. Mary Frances Stephens treasurer attended the Denton Area IV meeting where news letters will link chapters. Ruth Huey director of homemaking education and Mrs Oneila Pierce attended. Huey urged fit with High School Victory Corps during the meeting.
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F. W
Miss Williams
Mary Frances Stephens
Area IV
Denton
Mary Frances
Executive Council
Anr
Ruth Huey
Oneila Pierce
Miss
Four Candidates Nominated For Student Council Presidency
In the last assembly four nominees were named for student council president: Jack Sears Wallace Reeves Edith Harper and Bobby D Montgomery. The council includes the four class presidents plus class reps and meets to address student needs and interests. Hi Y Club elected officers Wallace Reeves president James Stuteville vice president Jack Sears secretary and Kirk May sergeant at arms and voted in twenty one new members.
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Jack Sears
Wallace Reeves
Edith Harper
Bobby D. Montgomery
C. M
James Stuteville
Kirk May
Pep Leaders Receive White Gaberdine Uniforms
The Pep Leaders have new white gaberdine uniforms with pleated skirts and fitted blouses trimmed in gold braid for a military style.
Homemaking II Canning Update and Next Unit Plans
The class completed a unit on canning preserving a pint of tomatoes four quarts of apples three quarts of black eye peas and four one half quarts of green tomato mince meat. For the next unit they will improve the clothing lab.
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M. T
FFA selects chapter sweethearts at high school
Wednesday evening the F F A met and elected delegates from each class to be the chapter sweethearts. Freshman Marjorie Beth Young Sophomore Ruth Maddux junior Etha Louise Brown senior Gladys Reeves were chosen.
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Marjorie Beth Young
Ruth Maddux
Etha Louise Brown
Gladys Reeves
R. O
Speech Class Progress Under Mrs Roddy This Week
The speech class directed by Mrs Roddy is advancing quickly in storytelling. This week's focus was on developing narrative delivery and performance techniques.
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Roddy
Yellow Jackets Defeat Tigers 45 to 0 in Conference Opener
The Rockwall Yellow Jackets crushed the Whitewright Tigers 45 to 0 in their season opener. Yellow Jackets jumped to two quick touchdowns in the first five minutes. Tigers regrouped but could not overcome the early deficit. Next Friday, Whitewright plays Plano at Bryant Field at 8 p.m. Fans urged to attend.
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Rockwall Yellow Jackets
Whitewright Tigers
Yellow Jackets
Tigers
Plano
Bryant Field
Classroom notes reveal juniors study telegraphy and love hints
The piece reports on a junior business class studying telegraph writing and service, with praise for student effort. It also shares light gossip about teachers Mrs. Roddy and Mrs. Childress and students in various classes, mentioning affectionate intrigue and classroom dynamics at W. H. S.
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Uvu
Homemaking II Students Tackle Living Room Upholstery
Homemaking II class works on reviving a living room by removing padding and upholstery from a divan and preparing to repair cushions and apply new fabric.
Crafting an antique wood finish plan in two weeks
A. L. C. describes smoothing the wood with steel wool and repainting with two coats of flat white plus one coat of white enamel. A burnt umber glaze will add an antique look, with an expected completion time of about two weeks.
Future Farmers assemble program highlighted by boxing match
Betty Lou Tomlinson introduced John Biggerstaff president of the Future Farmers who announced the program. Everett Watson defeated Billy Kaiser in the boxing match. Summers spoke on FFA support for government. Sweethearts introduced by Don Newman. Dick Thornton named song leader succeeding Leroy Martin and led Caisson Song God Bless America and The Star Spangled Banner. Skaggs led the pledge. Scout meeting set for Tuesday at 8 at the Scout cabin. Butler announced last Friday’s football game vs Rockwall and urged attendance.
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Betty Lou Tomlinson
John Biggerstaff
Future Farmers
Everett Watson
Billy Kaiser
Billy
Russell Ray Summers
Don Newman
Dick Thornton
Leroy Martin
Greenville
Caisson
Charles Skaggs
Mr. Butler
Rockwall
New Librarians Open Library Under Supervision
The library opened with twelve new student librarians under Mrs. Roddy and Mrs. Kilgree. Two girls will supervise each period. students should have a clear purpose before entering to aid W. H. impressively.
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Roddy
Laugh and War Time Stories Bring Peaceful Moments
A reader urges humor to soothe nerves during tough times. A veteran tale recalls a quiet porch defense worker and a family facing another war, while Carl Danburghs The Long Road Home is praised as fitting for these times.
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Dallas
Carl Danburgh
Connecticut
Long Road Home and Old Friends Echo in Memoir
A reflective piece recalls soldiers marching home and enduring trials as they return to civilian life. The author notes trips to former towns, cherishing old memories, and the value of lifelong friends while critiquing those who seek gains from impossible sources.
Halt and Greet at the Checkpoint In The Border Run
A tense scene unfolds as a guard challenges a traveler at a checkpoint and demands identification and a recital of a patriotic verse. The exchange highlights strict protocol and the traveler’s hesitation before complying.
Typing Class Progresses with Keyboard Drills
The typing class shows daily progress as students move from basic keyboarding to practicing drills and paragraph typing under teacher B R J. The Sun advertises printing services.
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Harold Murphy
Rexall
R. P. Childress
Mrs. Roddy
M. H
L. M
J. S
D. W
L. S
Laura
Ben
A. L
Ann
Sadie Snooper
MR. Farmer
Whitewright
S. H. Montgomery Agency
NEW Librarians
Joe Smith Dyer
China
Safe Deposit Box
The
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sun
Madden’s
Faille
Madden
Heller Rayon
Denison
Kenwoods
Chambray
Madden's
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